Earth will capture 'second moon' this weekend, scientists say
WEB3 days ago · NASA scientists have calculated that Earth will capture a "second moon" on Sunday (Sept. 29). The "mini-moon" comes in the form of the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5, which usually orbits the sun as part ...
'Mini-moon' to join Earth's orbit for 2 months beginning Sunday
WEB15 hours ago · 0:05. 1:23. Beginning Sunday, Earth's skies will soon have a temporary visitor. On September 29, an asteroid dubbed 2024 PT5 will become a "mini-moon" of sorts, temporarily entering Earth's orbit ...
Newly Discovered Asteroid 2024 PT5 Becomes Earth’s Temporary …
WEB2 days ago · A new asteroid, named 2024 PT5, is set to briefly orbit the planet, marking a rare celestial event. Discovered in August, this asteroid is notable for its size and temporary orbital presence with the earth, earning it the informal title of a "mini moon." Approximately the size of a school bus, 2024 PT5 will orbit Earth from Sept.29 to Nov. 24.
Earth is about to have a temporary ‘mini-moon’ | CNN
WEBSep 20, 2024 · The newly discovered asteroid, named 2024 PT5, will temporarily be captured by Earth’s gravity and orbit our world from September 29 to November 25, according to astronomers. Then, the space...
2024 PT5 - Wikipedia
WEBJupiter MOID. 3.95662 AU (591,902,000 km) Physical characteristics. Dimensions. ~ 11 m (36 ft) 5–42 meters. Absolute magnitude (H) 27.6 [3] 2024 PT5 is a near-Earth object roughly 11 meters (36 ft) in diameter discovered by ATLAS South Africa, Sutherland on 7 August 2024, the day before approaching Earth at 568,500 km (353,200 mi).
Earth will get another moon this month — but not for long!
WEBSep 17, 2024 · This month, Earth will grab itself a second moon in the form of the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5. Unlike the moon, Earth's primary companion which has accompanied our planet for around 4 billion...
Asteroid will soon enter Earth's orbit as temporary 'mini moon' - NBC News
WEB5 days ago · The asteroid, dubbed 2024 PT5, is 33 feet long — roughly equivalent to a standard school bus. The space rock does not pose a threat to Earth, and it is not expected to stick around for long ...
Earth will have a temporary 'mini moon' for two months | AP News
WEB2 days ago · FILE - A supermoon with a partial lunar eclipse rises over Lake Michigan in Chicago, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — Earth’s moon will soon have some company — a “mini moon.”. The mini moon is actually an asteroid about the size of a school bus at 33 feet (10 meters). When it whizzes by Earth ...
Tiny Asteroid Will Briefly Become Earth’s Mini Moon - Scientific …
WEB4 days ago · Earth Is Getting a New Mini Moon. A small asteroid, 2024 PT5, will spend the next two months alongside our planet as a mini moon before swooping back to deep space. By Lee Billings. An artist’s ...
'Mini Moon' to orbit Earth for two months - BBC
WEBSome even come back for repeat visits, the 2022 NX1 asteroid became a mini-moon in 1981 and again in 2022. So don’t worry if you miss this one - scientists predict 2024 PT5 will also return to ...
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